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Lab Members

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John M. Chaston

2005. Brigham Young University, B.S.
2011. University of Wisconsin - Madison, Ph. D.
2011-2014. Cornell University, Postdoctoral
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Graduate Students

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Emma Wilcox

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Undergraduates

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Jody Bean

I am a senior majoring in Physiology and Developmental Biology. I plan to attend dental school after I graduate BYU, where I hope to continue researching. I like to read, hike, snowboard, and play sports like frisbee and football.
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Tyler Burke

I am a Senior majoring in Microbiology and Exercise Science with a minor in chemistry. I have been in Johnny’s lab for a year now and have made great progress. I am applying to medical school right now and hope to do more research in the future. I love mountain biking and competing in tennis and golf.
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Naavah Craze

I’m a freshman studying genetics, genomics, and biotechnology and I’m hoping to serve a mission in January. In my free time I love hanging out with friends, playing the guitar, and going out with my roommates.
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Michael Davis

I am a freshman Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology student interested in immunogenetics and pursuing a MD/PhD. When i’m not studying you can find me mountain biking, jeeping, climbing, snowboarding, or playing guitar.
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Sarah Gottfredson

I am a senior studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. I have studied how bacterial genotype affects the persistence of the microbiome. I plan on pursuing a PhD in Genetics. I am from Las Vegas and love relaxing, eating good food, and writing.

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Reese Hunsaker

I’m a sophomore studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. I enjoy reading, golfing, watching sports, and spending time with family.
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Mary Layne

I am a Junior studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. I am especially interested in molecular genetics and gene expression. I just love to learn! I also enjoy being outside (hiking, camping, exploring, etc.), reading, listening to music, and spending time with people.
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Skyler Lemmon

I am a senior in the Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology program. I am interested in using CRISPR to better understand genetic influences of the drosophila microbiome. I will be applying for Ph.D. programs in december!

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Evan Marshman

I am a sophomore majoring in bioinformatics. I am interested in pharmacogenomics. I hope to either attend medical school or a PhD program after graduating. I love being outside, playing sports, working out, and hammocking. I also really enjoy fashion.
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Amanda Morrison

I’m a junior studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. I’m hoping to study epigenetics and pursue a PhD program. I love hiking, running, visiting National Parks, watching movies, cooking/baking, and being with my family.
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Brook Moulder

I am a senior studying Genetics with an emphasis in Microbiology. I am also planning on pursuing a minor in Ethics. In my free time, I enjoy climbing, painting, playing guitar, and mountain biking.
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Shayna Scott

I am a senior majoring in microbiology. I am very interested in human and molecular genetics. I am currently working on my applications for genetic counseling programs after I graduate BYU. I love hiking, camping, baking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

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Ashton Tanner

I am a junior studying neuroscience and I want to go to medical school! I plan on taking the MCAT this spring. This is my first semester in this lab, but I’ve previously done research studying autism. I’m from Tennessee and I love to read, bake, snowboard, and golf with my family. I have a twin brother on a mission right now!
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Abigail Woolley

I am a sophomore studying Bioinformatics. I am interested in pharmacogenomics and the role it plays in improving medical treatments. This is my second year in the lab and I hope to do much more this year. In my free time I enjoy dog training, hiking, and art.
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Pablo Zubeldia

I am a senior biostatistics student, and I’m interested in both the clinical and public health policy implications of the microbiome. This is my first semester as a member of the lab, and I will be working as a biostatistician. I am preparing both for graduate studies in statistics and for medical school. My wife and I are from Kaysville, UT. We have two children, and we have another coming in December 2020.
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